US Bridges

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI N JCT SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000007235

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2032. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 225/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesMidway Branch
Location1.35 MI N JCT SH 92
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates35.60537, -92.12887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Midway Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.